Newly pregnant-overweight

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fordsquared wrote:

Hi all! I very very recently found out that I'm expecting (after years of trying and lots of added pounds). What were the first steps you took to ensure you have the healthiest pregnancy possible? I haven't had my first doctor's visit yet but planning and action help with my anxiety.

Healthy diet and light exercise will help you, not only through the pregnancy but labour and the months after birth too. Sometimes wth exhaustion and nausea it can be very difficult to eat right and motivate yourself to the gym but I keep telling myself it'll be worth it! Good luck and congratulations xx

Walk everywhere, workout slowly and lightly and eat healthy. Don't be like me, I stopped working out and gained over 30 lbs so far! I'm now 245lb and only 34 weeks. My everything hurts and the weight puts pressure on my legs, back and pelvic area. Take care of yourself now. I also have really swollen feet and it's getting worse with every pound.